Rainbow Bar 'n Grill
9015 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood
Ground Zero for all Sunset Strip rockers and their followers. It is close to all the action and all the and bright lights.
The Rainbow was formerly the Villa Nova Restaurant. The Villa Nova was located next to the Largo Burlesque (which would later morph into the Roxy).
1965 photo:source - LAPL photo data base
The Largo would later morph into the Roxy
The Villa Nova was a Southern California dining tradition since 1933. Villa Nova’s famous clientele included Charlie Chaplin, Bing Crosby, John Wayne and Dean Martin to name a few. It was at Villa Nova that Joe DiMaggio took Marilyn Monroe on a blind date and where Vincent Minelli proposed to Judy Garland.This is where Marilyn Monroe had her first date with Joe DiMaggio. Vincente Minnelli proposed to Judy Garland.
The Rainbow Bar n' Grill opened in 1973. It quickly became known as a hangout for celebrities of all types. John Belushi ate his last meal (Lentil Soup) at table #16.
Notable regulars at the Rainbow in the '70's include John Lennon, Keith Moon, Grace Slick, Ringo Starr, Neil Diamond, Janis Joplin, and Led Zeppelin.
The Rainbow offered pretty decent food (great pizza) in either cozy leather booths or casual patio dining.
The '70s ended, but in the '80 the Rainbow continued to attracted rockers such as Guns n' Roses, members of Motley Crue, Poison and other big-haired types who took over. Today it is a place for the tight pants scene to gather before and after the shows.
2008 photo: tlc
Duke’s Coffee Shop
at the Tropicana Motel
8585 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA
Dukes Coffee Shop was located at the Tropicana motel on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood.
At one point, this hotel/motel was the property of baseball great Sandy Koufax. Sadly, it was torn down in 1988 and an unattractive Ramada Inn built on the site.
In the 1960's and '70's, the Trop was the West Coast base of many musicians. It was often the first hotel sort of place many band members stayed at on their first trips to Los Angeles. There were several bungalow behind the motel that offered more private lodging.
Today, on the site is a Ramada Hotel
Barney’s Beanery
8447 Santa Monica Blvd.,
West Hollywood
Located on part of Route 66 Barney's Beanery was established by John 'Barney' Anthony in 1920. It was a watering hole for western bound travelers. At the Barney's was surrounded by poinsettia fields. It offered up pure American comfort food such as burgers, waffles, pizza, onion soup and chili. Weary travelers could trade in their old license plates for a free pint of beer. Many took up the offer. There is a large collection of auto plates decorating the walls and ceiling.
In the '60's, Barney's was frequented by Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, and many aspiring musicians. In fact, Janis had her last drink here before her death at the Hollywood Landmark motel and Franklin Avenue.
It has a huge selection of beers on tap and in the bottle (the menu list 132 different kinds. There are pool tables and lots seating.
9015 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood
Ground Zero for all Sunset Strip rockers and their followers. It is close to all the action and all the and bright lights.
The Rainbow was formerly the Villa Nova Restaurant. The Villa Nova was located next to the Largo Burlesque (which would later morph into the Roxy).
The Villa Nova would morph into the Rainbow Bar 'n Grill
1965 photo:source - LAPL photo data base
The Largo would later morph into the Roxy
The Rainbow Bar n' Grill opened in 1973. It quickly became known as a hangout for celebrities of all types. John Belushi ate his last meal (Lentil Soup) at table #16.
Notable regulars at the Rainbow in the '70's include John Lennon, Keith Moon, Grace Slick, Ringo Starr, Neil Diamond, Janis Joplin, and Led Zeppelin.
The Rainbow offered pretty decent food (great pizza) in either cozy leather booths or casual patio dining.
The '70s ended, but in the '80 the Rainbow continued to attracted rockers such as Guns n' Roses, members of Motley Crue, Poison and other big-haired types who took over. Today it is a place for the tight pants scene to gather before and after the shows.
Under the Rainbow
2008 photo: tlc
Duke’s Coffee Shop
at the Tropicana Motel
8585 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA
Dukes Coffee Shop was located at the Tropicana motel on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood.
In the 1960's and '70's, the Trop was the West Coast base of many musicians. It was often the first hotel sort of place many band members stayed at on their first trips to Los Angeles. There were several bungalow behind the motel that offered more private lodging.
The Tropicana was basic and affordable. It was located on Santa Monica Boulevard close to the clubs in West Hollywood and the west side.
There are many stories of long, late-night parties going on there in te '60's and '70'. Jim Morrison of the Doors lived there, and would often spend days sleeping off his party binges. Chuck E. Weiss, Tom Waits were residents too. Frequent guests included Janis Joplin, Van Morrison, Bruce Springstein, Eddie Cochran, the Beach Boys, Jim McGuinn of the Byrds, Led Zeppelin, Guns and Roses, Martha and the Vandellas, and Frank Zappa, whose "freak-outs" were legendary. It was a first stop on the way up the rock and roll ladder, as well as a place to stay once you'd made it. The big record companies grew on Santa Monica Boulevard and the Sunset Strip during this era, and made LA the rock and roll recording center of America.
info source: LA Time Machines
Duke's Coffee Shop at the Tropicana Motel - back in the day
Today, on the site is a Ramada Hotel
2008 photo: tlc
Barney’s Beanery
8447 Santa Monica Blvd.,
West Hollywood
Located on part of Route 66 Barney's Beanery was established by John 'Barney' Anthony in 1920. It was a watering hole for western bound travelers. At the Barney's was surrounded by poinsettia fields. It offered up pure American comfort food such as burgers, waffles, pizza, onion soup and chili. Weary travelers could trade in their old license plates for a free pint of beer. Many took up the offer. There is a large collection of auto plates decorating the walls and ceiling.
In the '60's, Barney's was frequented by Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, and many aspiring musicians. In fact, Janis had her last drink here before her death at the Hollywood Landmark motel and Franklin Avenue.
It has a huge selection of beers on tap and in the bottle (the menu list 132 different kinds. There are pool tables and lots seating.
Frequented by beatniks, rockin' teens and the likes of Charles Bukowski. Barney's Beanery was becoming a true outlet for counterculture freedom. The Pop Artists associated with the Ferus Gallery on La Cienega from the early to mid-sixties, inclusive of John Altoon, Billy Al Bengston, Robert Irwin, Mel Ramos, Dennis Hopper and Ed Ruscha, could be found at Barney's Beanery regularly. The Doors frequented Barney's Beanery. Their offices and their label (Elektra Records) were both nearby.
Back in Day -The little shack that could
Site Today
2008 photo: tlc
Interior of Barney's
El Coyote Restaurant
7312 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
2008 photo: tlc
2008 photo: tlc
El Coyote was established in 1931. It has been in this location on Beverly Boulevard since 1951. In the '70's it was located just 1/2 block away from the SLASH magazine's office. Today, El Coyote Mexican restaurant is considered a Los Angeles institution. It is every one's favorite Mexican restaurant. It has fun decor and lots of casual patio dining.
Parking is big and easy. They have excellent margaritas which keep people coming back for more. It is convenient to the West Hollywood and Hollywood clubs.
Canter's Deli
419 N. Fairfax
Los Angeles
Canter's Delicatessen has been a Los Angeles family run business and landmark since 1931. The first Canters was located in Boyle Heights.
Canter's moved to the current Fairfax location since 1953. It serves generous corn beef sandwiches and lots of lox. It is open 24 hours a day with breakfast, lunch and dinner menu served all day. In the '60's and '70's it became an after club meeting place. It was once Frank Zappa's hangout (as well as a whole slew of 1960s Sunset Strip rock stars).
419 N. Fairfax
Los Angeles
Canter's Delicatessen has been a Los Angeles family run business and landmark since 1931. The first Canters was located in Boyle Heights.
Canter's moved to the current Fairfax location since 1953. It serves generous corn beef sandwiches and lots of lox. It is open 24 hours a day with breakfast, lunch and dinner menu served all day. In the '60's and '70's it became an after club meeting place. It was once Frank Zappa's hangout (as well as a whole slew of 1960s Sunset Strip rock stars).
The Sunset Grill
7439 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood
The Sunset Grill is a simple, small unassuming grill located a few feet off the pavement on Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood. It looks like an old hamburger joint. But it has a delicious and varied menu, and some are rather healthy.
The original Sunset grill was run by owner Joe Froelich (from 1957 to 1997). In 1997 he sold the business, the original building was torn down, rebuilt and reopened.
However, it will forever be immortalized do to Don Henley's song from 1985.
West Hollywood
The Sunset Grill is a simple, small unassuming grill located a few feet off the pavement on Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood. It looks like an old hamburger joint. But it has a delicious and varied menu, and some are rather healthy.
The original Sunset grill was run by owner Joe Froelich (from 1957 to 1997). In 1997 he sold the business, the original building was torn down, rebuilt and reopened.
However, it will forever be immortalized do to Don Henley's song from 1985.
Sunset Grill next door to the Guitar Center
2009 photo:tlc
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My 'Sunset Grill' photo is from around 2003...
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